Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our
43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
What We Can Offer
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:
- A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
- Salary packaging options and tax benefits.
- A range of employee discounts and benefits.
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
- Mental Health Programs (EAP).
The Ashley, a 65-bed home situated in Reservoir. The Ashley has a real family feel, is only a few minutes’ walk from High Street, and around 10 minutes' walk from Reservoir station.
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Head Chef who is passionate about providing friendly and efficient food services to residents and can provide kitchen and food preparation support.
Full Time Postion
Reporting to the GM, you will be mainly responsible for:
- Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Allity Food Standards and as directed by the GM.
- Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
- Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents, based on the Allity Standard Menu in consultation with the General Manager
- Assisting with general food preparation, kitchen duties, stock control and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
- Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Allity preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system.
About You
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience as a Chef is essential
- A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Certificate III or IV in Commerical Cookery (essential)
- Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required
- Aged Care experience will be highly regarded
- Knowledge of good hygiene practices
The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and may need to complete a NDIS check.
Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.
